Benton Care Services Limited
Stanley, DH9 · 0.4 km · 13 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,193
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2025
- Beds
- 58
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical residential home in County Durham
£1,193a week
About £62,010 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,385 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,080a week
The typical live-in carer near County Durham, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £113 a week less, £5,850 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,030 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Stanley
47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Westerleigh
Westerleigh is a residential care home in Stanley, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 58 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Akari Care, which operates 28 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2011.
At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated Westerleigh Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Westerleigh has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to Westerleigh include Benton Care Services Limited, Stanley Park and Stanley Park. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Akari Care Limited
- Brand
- Akari Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- November 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2025)
- Council area
- County Durham
- Town
- Stanley
The CQC inspection, explained
Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind care but ongoing concerns about medicines, risk records, staffing and management oversight.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Westerleigh has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Westerleigh
How much does Westerleigh cost?
Westerleigh has not published its fees. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Westerleigh?
The Care Quality Commission rated Westerleigh Good in April 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Westerleigh provide nursing care?
No. Westerleigh is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Westerleigh offer dementia care?
Yes. Westerleigh is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Westerleigh have?
Westerleigh is registered for up to 58 residents.
Care at home
47 live-in carers within about an hour of County Durham
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £960 to £1,210 a week. 42 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Petty Tutsirai C.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 21 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Clemence K.
1 review
From £945 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
Vetakumisa K.
2 reviews
From £1,096 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 34 minutes from County Durham. Can care for a couple
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
See live-in carers near County DurhamProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Stanley Park
Stanley, DH9 · 0.5 km · 71 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Stanley Park
Stanley, DH9 · 0.5 km · 71 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week